The Detectives

The Detectives (1959-1962)

EndedScripted showDrama, Action, Crime

The Detectives is an American crime drama series which ran on ABC during its first two seasons and on NBC during its third and final season. Robert Taylor stars as Detective Captain Matt Holbrook, the tough, no-nonsense head of an elite police investigative unit in a major U.S. city. Ostensibly, each man in Holbrook's hand-picked squad of detectives came from a different division. Lt. Johnny Russo (Tige Andrews) was from burglary, Lt. Jim Conway (Lee Farr) came from Homicide and Lt. Otto Lindstrom (Russell Thorson) was from the Bunco Squad. In the series' second season, Farr left the series and was replaced by Mark Goddard as Detective Sgt. Chris Ballard. Future Batman star Adam West joined the cast during the third season as Sgt. Steve Nelson.

Network
Scheduleevery Friday at 20:30 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E30Saturday EditionMay 18, 1962
S03E29Strangers in the HouseMay 4, 1962
S03E28The Walls Have EyesApr 27, 1962
S03E27The Fourth CommandmentApr 20, 1962
S03E26Finders KeepersApr 13, 1962
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Detectives' premiere?

'The Detectives' premiered on October 16, 1959.

Who directed the most episodes of 'The Detectives'?

Boris Sagal directed the most episodes of 'The Detectives' with a total of 14.

Who played the lead role of Detective Sergeant Steve Kennely in 'The Detectives'?

Robert Taylor played the lead role of Detective Sergeant Steve Kennely in 'The Detectives'.

Which episode of 'The Detectives' has the highest rating on epguides.tv?

The episode with the highest rating on epguides.tv is "The Hoodlum" with a rating of 8.3.

What was the average runtime of an episode of 'The Detectives'?

The average runtime of an episode of 'The Detectives' was 30 minutes.

Who composed the theme music for 'The Detectives'?

The theme music for 'The Detectives' was composed by Herschel Burke Gilbert.

In which city did 'The Detectives' take place?

'The Detectives' took place in New York City.

Who guest-starred in multiple episodes of 'The Detectives' as Sergeant Chris Ballard?

Mark Richman guest-starred in multiple episodes of 'The Detectives' as Sergeant Chris Ballard.

What type of crimes did the detectives investigate in 'The Detectives'?

The detectives in 'The Detectives' investigated various types of crimes, including murders, robberies, and kidnappings.

Who played the role of Detective James "Jim" Briggs in 'The Detectives'?

Tige Andrews played the role of Detective James "Jim" Briggs in 'The Detectives'.

Which episode of 'The Detectives' has the lowest rating on epguides.tv?

The episode with the lowest rating on epguides.tv is "The Vicious Circle" with a rating of 5.4.

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Also known as

  • The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor (United States)
  • Robert Taylor's Detectives (United States)

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